The collapse of the third floor of a private house in Arverne on St. Patrick’s Day, which left two locals in the hospital, did not surprise neighbors, who had been complaining about the outsized home for years. More...

A Far Rockaway gangbanger is facing up to 50 years in prison after a jury convicted him this week of second-degree murder and other charges in connection with the September 2009 shooting death of an innocent bystander who was struck when the defendan More...

A second-party nomination that might well be critical to the political future of Congressman Bob Turner was denied him on Monday when New York’s Conservative Party nominated a strong social and fiscal conservative, Wendy Long, as its Senate can More...

The order to place a Chapter 11 Trustee at a business that is going through the bankruptcy and reorganization process is not to be taken lightly. The appointment of such a trustee is not unheard of, but it is highly unusual. More...

Dear Editor, My wife and I recently moved to the Arverne area. We’ve always heard about the Rockaway Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade. On the day of the parade we walked to Beach 116 Street and positioned ourselves there for viewing. More...

Dear Editor, My mother in law was rushed to the hospital last Monday evening. St John’s went on diversion* shortly after her ambulance got there. (*Ambulance companies dispatch their ambulances to other hospitals.) More...

On Wednesday, the situation of Peninsula Hospital Center worsened with the news that the court-appointed trustee, Lori Lapin Jones, had ordered the layoffs of an additional 100 workers and all 78 residents now working in the hospital as a costcutting More...

Painters, photographers, musicians and more have frequently showcased their work in the Fort Tilden galleries and stages of the Rockaway Artists Alliance to illustrate the importance of history to the Rockaway community. More...

The players seated on the Scholars’ Academy bench watched with anticipation as the seconds ticked down on Sunday afternoon. Their loud fan support was getting more deafening as they cheered from the City College stands. More...

The girls lacrosse team at Beach Channel/Channel View continues to be a squad in transition. Former stars for the Lady Dolphins have graduated after playing a huge role in the team winning consecutive PSAL titles in 2009 and 2010. More...

Members of the US Rugby Association came to PS/MS 114 to give the fourth grade an introduction into the sport of flag rugby. Despite a chilly day the kids really were into it and had a great time while learning a new sport. More...

James Cuffee, a longtime Rockaway resident, died February 29. Cuffee was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served in World War II. Cuffee was a member of the male choir at St. More...